Copperplate calligraphy is a beautiful script, but for a beginner it can be quite challenging. In this class we will do a full micro-critique together, reviewing all of the foundational strokes of copperplate. Stroke-by-stroke and word by word we will review ways that you can use to improve your copperplate script.

Topics Covered

• A full micro-critique of copperplate foundational strokes
• Self-awareness tips

Want to join us for class? It's offered on-demand and now available to enrolled students. Enjoy this video and printable worksheets today!

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 Materials Needed

• Your choice of nib and nib holder
• Ink of your choice
• Pen to critique with (different color than your calligraphy ink) 
• Your preferred set of guidelines (or Kalli Camp Academy calligraphy guidelines)--Visit Lanquach.com/guidesheet to create custom guidelines
• Homework handout

Homework Challenge

Want to see our students homework? Search the hashtag #kcafoundationalstrokes on Instagram to...

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How to letter on various types of metal, including tips for layout,
• Pens and paint used for writing on metal surfaces,
• What to do if your paint does not adhere

After joining in on this class, you’ll be equipped to confidently handle projects on metal surfaces! 

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Materials Needed:

• Metal surface (from the craft store or metal found around your home)
• Posca Paint Pen
• Sharpie Oil Based Paint Pen
• China Marker Pencil or Chalk

Homework Challenge

Want to see our students homework? Search the hashtag #kcametal on Instagram to see samples from this week's homework. Our students who participate in this challenge get entered into a drawing to win prizes.

Instructor: Carrie Ellis

Instagram: @carrieelliscalligraphy

Having the ability to use the iPad can open possibilities for new ways to do artwork such as drawing, painting, surface pattern design, digitizing your lettering for vectorizing (needed for letterpress and more), and even practicing your lettering on the go! Last year, I created a wedding suite entirely in Procreate, then exported the files to print them for my client. Recently, I designed my business card in Procreate, then exported it to Adobe Illustrator to vectorize it for KCA Instructor Allison McClanahan to letterpress it!

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Materials Needed: 

• iPad 6th generation or higher, OR
• iPad Air 3rd generation or higher, OR
• iPad Pro
• The Procreate app
• Apple Pencil

Homework Challenge: 

Want to see our students homework? Search the hashtag #kcaprocreate on Instagram to see samples from this week's homework. Our students who...

Charging and glazing are two watercolor techniques used for mixing, blending (unifying), diffusing, lightening, adding value, and even making subtle color changes (balancing, adjusting, fixing, etc.)

Have you tried these techniques but ended up with something muddy or dull or opaque? I have a few simple exercises to share that will help you understand the ins and outs of these two techniques and how to apply them to your paintings.

Want to join us for class? It's offered on-demand and now available to enrolled students. Enjoy this video and printable worksheets today!

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Supplies:

Round paintbrush (anything that is not thirsty - avoid Neptunes)

Flat / One stroke brush (1/2" - 1")

Transparent watercolors (Any paint that does not cover a black sharpie line will work. If the black line shows more or less, then it is semi-transparent. If the black line is not covered at all, then the paint is transparent. I will have a tutorial on Instagram to show how to discover which of your...

Watercolor painting is beautiful in and of itself, but let's explore a way we can enhance it with another lovely technique, cross-hatching. Cross-hatch illustration also stands on its own in its beauty when done right, but I like to use it as a way to make my paintings pop off the page. Incorporate these two styles and mediums in to one for a work that is detailed, colorful and immensely satisfying. 

Topics Covered

• Cross-hatching techninque
• Watercolor pencil usage
• Learning to see and recreate light & shadow
• Combining cross hatch and watercolor to form a unique composition

Want to join us for class? It's offered on-demand and now available to enrolled students. Enjoy this video and printable worksheets today!

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Materials Needed

• Watercolor paper or thick mixed media paper
• 3-4 purple, green, blue, Watercolor pencils or traditional pan/ tubes
• Pencil & Eraser
• Thick & Thin Fine liner (Must be waterproof. I used .3 and .8 size Copic. Micron is great...

Today, we will create lovely carnations that will never wilt. You can use any color of your choice. You can use a wedge paintbrush or a paintbrush with an angled edge. A wedge paintbrush is a must have in your collection of paintbrushes. I have some suggestions under "Watercolor" (Community) for where to get these brushes. They are often on sale so shop around!

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Supplies:

 Paintbrush:

 - Wedge brush or Triangle brush (ex: Beste or Silver Ruby) 

 - Round brush (size 6 or smaller)

 Paint:

 - Any color that you would like your carnations to be will work (pinks and greens)

 - Paint used in the video: Quinacridone Rose, Hansa Yellow, Serpentine Genuine and if you want to get a nice yellowish green, you can mix Sap Green with Hansa Yellow)

- Watercolor paper: Use what you have! It's the best way to get...

We are learning all about monograms. A monogram has overlapping letters that connect to each other. You'll learn which letters to put in each spot for different occasions, ways you can change up the look of your monogram, and how to use the different types of monograms.

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Materials List:

• Pencil
• Paper
• Graph Paper

Homework Challenge:

Want to see our students homework? Search the hashtag #kcamonograms on Instagram to see samples from this week's homework. Our students who participate in this challenge get entered into a drawing to win prizes.

Instructor:

Melissa Baker

Instagram: @melissabakercalligraphy

In this class, you’ll learn:

• Types of Kraft paper and a few purposes for using them,
• Tips for lettering Kraft paper with paint pens, gel pens, brush pens, or pointed pens

After joining in on this class, you’ll be equipped to confidently handle projects on Kraft paper large or small! 

Materials Needed:

• Kraft paper (envelopes, paper, gift tags, journals, anything made from Kraft paper) 
• Posca Paint Pen (any will do, but this is my preferred paint pen)
• Brush pens
• Pointed pen and nib
• Gel pen

Want to join us for class? It's offered on-demand and now available to enrolled students. Enjoy this video and printable worksheets today!

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Homework Challenge

Want to see our students homework? Search the hashtag #kcagetkrafty on Instagram to see samples from this week's homework. Our students who participate in this challenge get entered into a drawing to win prizes.

Instructor: Carrie Ellis

Website: www.carrieelliscalligraphy.com

Instagram: ...

Copperplate calligraphy is a beautiful script, but for a beginner it can be quite challenging. In this class you will learn how to micro-critique two foundational strokes and begin improving your skills and calligrapher's eye. 

Topics Covered

• Micro-critiquing two copperplate foundational strokes
• Self-awareness tips

Want to join us for class? It's offered on-demand and now available to enrolled students. Enjoy this video and printable worksheets today!

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 Materials Needed

• Your choice of nib and nib holder
• Ink of your choice
• Pen to critique (different color than your calligraphy ink) 
• Your preferred set of guidelines (or Kalli Camp Academy calligraphy guidelines)--Visit Lanquach.com/guidesheet to create custom guidelines
• Homework handout

Homework Challenge

Want to see our students homework? Search the hashtag #kcapressurestrokes on Instagram to see samples from this week's homework. Our students who participate in this challenge get entered...

The acanthus leaf is an artistic motif going back as far as Ancient Greek architecture. Once you learn to recognize it, you will see it everywhere and start to understand how to approach creating your own. In this class you'll learn to create the Roman period acanthus style and we'll apply it to a stunning stationery suite design with drawing, painting and wax seals. 

Topics Covered

• History of the Acanthus Motif
• Anatomy of the stylized plant
• Drawing from simplified to complex
• Stationery suite design
• Acrylic paint embellishments
• Wax seal stamp tips

Want to join us for class? It's offered on-demand and now available to enrolled students. Enjoy this video and printable worksheets today!

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Materials Needed

• Sketch paper 
• Pencil
• Fine liner
• Flexible tip black marker
• Ruler
• Vellum 
• Envelope
• Piece of cardstock 
• Acrylic or gouache gold paint
• Paint brush
• Wax seal, ribbon, or string if desired

Reference links: Wikipedia, Jstor, Tri.Shiba...